What if the gum is swallowed? Put it down your throat.

Chewing gum is a kind of sugar that needs to be chewed all the time. It has a variety of flavors and has a certain effect of cleaning teeth and refreshing breath. When I was a child, my parents always said that chewing gum could not be swallowed, but it would stick to my intestines, but it was actually just to scare children, and it didn't work. It was better to spit it out directly. So what if you accidentally swallow gum and feel stuck in your throat?

If you feel chewing gum in your throat, you need a laryngoscope to confirm it. If it is confirmed that the gum is really stuck in your throat, you need a doctor to take it out with an instrument and then treat your throat with anti-inflammation. Meanwhile, pay attention to your diet.

But generally speaking, the mucosa of oral esophagus is very smooth, and chewing gum is not easy to stick. Before going to the hospital for examination, you can drink plenty of water for observation.

Will chewing gum die if it sticks to your throat? No, it contains a gum base, which is not easily digested by the human body, but it is harmless to the human body. It is usually excreted in the form of feces. After the colloid reacts with gastric acid in the stomach, it can be excreted through normal digestion through hydrolysis and the action of enzymes in digestive juice.

Moreover, the inner wall structure of human esophagus and digestive tract is very slippery, and chewing gum will not stick to specific parts of the body.

Chewing gum is good. Sugar-free chewing gum can reduce dental plaque, improve oral pH and reduce the occurrence of gingivitis, which is of great benefit to oral health. In addition, chewing gum can help patients who need fasting before operation to overcome their appetite. Chewing gum after colon surgery can reduce the risk of postoperative intestinal obstruction. Therefore, the health benefits of chewing gum actually outweigh the potential risks.

Usually, chewing gum will not cause stomach trouble. Considering its health benefits, you can still eat chewing gum, especially sugar-free chewing gum.